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Story summary
- Hamas is in the final phase of selecting a new leader, with Khaled Meshaal, Hamas leader, and Khalil al-Hayya as main candidates, after significant losses since October 7, 2023.
- A senior official confirmed Hamas completed internal elections for its Shura Council and political bureau.
- The new leader will serve a one-year transitional period.
- Khalil al-Hayya, 65, is chief negotiator in ceasefire talks.
- Khaled Meshaal, 67, led Hamas' political bureau.
